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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Six Triple Eight’ on Netflix, Tyler Perry's Cloying Tribute to the Black Women Soldiers of WWII
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scrn loglineTyler Perry's latest 'Six Triple Eight' film on Netflix honors the unsung Black women soldiers of WWII, but its heavy-handed approach may leave some viewers feeling more manipulated than inspired.beat sheet- The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon, and Dean Norris, but their talents are largely wasted in roles that feel one-dimensional.
- Despite the important historical significance of the 'Six Triple Eight' battalion, the film's sentimental tone and predictable plot twists make it feel more like a Lifetime movie than a nuanced exploration of their story.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Six Triple Eight’ on Netflix, Tyler Perry's Cloying Tribute to the Black Women Soldiers of WWII
DeciderStory by Unknown
scrn logline
Tyler Perry's latest 'Six Triple Eight' film on Netflix honors the unsung Black women soldiers of WWII, but its heavy-handed approach may leave some viewers feeling more manipulated than inspired.
beat sheet
- The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon, and Dean Norris, but their talents are largely wasted in roles that feel one-dimensional.
- Despite the important historical significance of the 'Six Triple Eight' battalion, the film's sentimental tone and predictable plot twists make it feel more like a Lifetime movie than a nuanced exploration of their story.
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Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon, Dean Norris, Netflix, The Six Triple Eight